 CaptainCougar (5522), Rockville, Maryland, USA
| 2.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 11/20 |
Nov 18, 2007 Bottle at the RBSG grand tasting on 6/23/07: Pours a transparent copper amber with a thin, wispy-lacing white head. Aroma of lightly caramely sweet malt with a touch of light fruity esters and a hint of tartness. Body starts thinner and slightly sugary but has a touch of bourbon and fruity tartness. Better than the regular barleywine, but not by much.
BückDich (4857), McCall, Idaho, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 5, 2007 RBSG 07 Minneapolis Grand Tasting: Caramel ruby colored, light creamy head, nice lacing. Nose of tart grassy hop, dusty malts. Finishes with some alcohol and tart grassy fruit. Ok, but a bit thin.
Schultsc (483), Henderson, Nevada, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 25, 2007 2005 Edition. Deep amber with a fine, thin tan head. Rich, malt-driven aroma thick with caramel, toffee, molasses along with red fruits, oak, vanilla, and maderized characteristics. Very robust flavor profile which includes many of the characteristics found in the aroma. Quite sweet, but not cloying, with distinct bourbon and oxidized flavors. Alcohol is well-integrated into the body but still shows its strength in a long, warm finish.
kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Sep 1, 2007 Name: Barley Wine, BA
Date: 06/23/2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, RBSG 2007
clear dark amber, fine tan head,
infected caramel malt aroma,
creamy body,
rich caramle malt flavor, lots of vanilla sweetness, light oaky tartness,
Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.3/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **+/4
TheDean (785), MIlwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 5, 2007 Wow, this is freakin’ fantastic. beautiful auroma and fantastic taste make this the second-best barley wine I’ve tried. Damn good beer.
kmweaver (2483), Sebastopol, California, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Jul 26, 2007 1L bottle, which I finally popped open at BCTC 2007. Pours a hazy, orangish-amber color; slight, off-white head with patchy retention. Dense, candy sugar and boozy maple syrup in the aroma; not much of a bourbon character. Full, chewy mouthfeel: overly sweet maple syrup and sugary mouthfeel upfront; some dried fruits and chewy candy sugar; way too sweet. Lengthy, sugary and slightly tart citrus finish. Disappointing.
weeare138 (936), Collegeville, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jul 19, 2007 Thanks to hopdog for sharing this...
Appears a semi-transparent dark amber with a small beige head that slowly fades out. Spots and streaks of lacing is left around the glass.
Smell is of bourbon, light apple, spicy plum, caramel, raisins, vanilla, and oak.
Taste is of the mentioned aromas with some citrus and vanilla coming through more in the taste.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied with notes of apple, caramel, vanilla, oak, and caramel candy swirling along the palate for a warm and deceiving finish.
jason (1624), Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Jul 19, 2007 Bottle. Thanks to hopdog for sharing. Pours a deep red body with thin head. aroma is sweet, light bourbon, light sweat. Flavor is light and sweet bourbon but it is really subtle. Light caramel.
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